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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.80, 13,270.80 and 6,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.80, 13,270.80 and 6,645.80 is: 9,984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.80 : 13,270.80 = 6,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.80/13,270.80 = 6,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.80x = 13,270.80 × 6,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.80x = 88,195,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,195,082.64/8,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.95

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